How far is Tucson, AZ from Sacaton, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.97 mi
01h 36m
Flight
75.67 mi
121.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.67 mi
Kilometers
121.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.91 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM MST
Return by in Tucson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Tucson
41 mi
00h 48m
To Sacaton
40.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and Sacaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and Sacaton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    14.4 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Sacaton, Florence

    1636 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    158 m · 9 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Casa Grande Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · South Casa Grande Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sacaton Road

    616 ft · 20 sec · East Sacaton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and Sacaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 66%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
14.4 mi · 18%
South Casa Grande Road
3.4 mi · 4%
East Speedway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 4%
North Freeway
2.54 mi · 3%
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 48m from Tucson
Leave By
3:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near Sacaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to Sacaton?

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Tucson and 40.9 miles from Sacaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near Sacaton.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and Sacaton. Straight-line distance: 75.67 mi (121.78 km).

Tucson

#1 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Sacaton

#2 Sacaton

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

Population2,672
Coordinates33.0767200, -111.7393000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: Sacaton (-111.7393, 33.07672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.62
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.31 $28.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.43 $30.85
Premium $5.57 $16.09 $32.17
Diesel $6.37 $18.40 $36.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and Sacaton. The current time is 04:15:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.